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Friday, 2 August 2013

Skye bridge

I recently finished this piece as a birthday present for my daughter. She lives many miles away in England but loves to visit Skye whenever she can. The Skye bridge is a very familiar landmark and whenever I see it looming through the mist I know I am almost back on the Island!

The skye bridge opened in 1995. Before then the only way to the Island was by ferry. You may have heard the famous Skye boat song.

Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing
"Onward" the sailors cry
Carry the lad that's born to be king
Over the sea to Skye
The bridge opening caused a huge amount of controversy as tolls charged to cross were the most expensive in Europe! A local protest group called Skat ( Skye and Lochalsh against tolls) fought tirelessly to have the tolls removed some even going to prison because of their refusal to pay the toll charges. the toll was abolished in 2004.

I think it is a very beautiful bridge. The old ferry was romantic but often frustrating with traffic queues and cancellations when the often stormy weather closed the crossing. So I thought I would do a small tribute to this very famous landmark.

Collaged onto a piece of recycled floorboard.

If you look closely you can see I added fairy lights to the bridge. ( the bridge doesn't have fairy lights, I think it should though! )

Wow you need to photograph this piece really well, abridge your description and sell these in tourist areas!! Amazing piece!! Beautiful work with a wonderful piece of history!!Have postcards or greeting cards made up!!

I love this!! I remember wondering what the folk on Skye thought of the bridge as we crossed it during our visit as it does sort of make Skye not technically an island any more! This is a fabulous piece and I love the addition of fairy lights - they make everything more sparkly and magical!

This is a beautiful and personal present for your daughter and i'm sure she will be proud to hang it in her favourite room. The colours are so reminiscent of Skye even though it is decades since I was there. Your collages are always so stunning, and this one is a lovely example and a delight to look at.

Your collages are breathtaking! This one is so special with the nice story around her and the colorful lights made it so sparkeling and fun! I am in love with your art :) ♥ Connyhttp://piaromsartjournaling.blogspot.de

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Hello and welcome to my little space in blogland!Graduate of Edinburgh college of Art my background in woven textiles has led to my experimental use of paper, fabric and paint. My Blog is a space where I show my latest creative meanderings. My inspiration.. the wild outdoors and the beautiful Scottish Isle of Skye.